Hey everyone, and welcome back to Pink-Tutu.com, your one-stop shop for all things ballet and tutus! It's #TutuTuesday, which means it's time for a little journey back in time to explore the evolution of the iconic tutu. This week, we're stepping into the enchanting world of the 1830s! 🚂
It's fair to say, 1832 was a year full of fascinating changes! Imagine: The first steam-powered passenger train journey was made in Britain – no wonder you see those romantic train-obsessed stories from this era! Talk about adventure!
I've just got back from Paris. It was an absolutely thrilling adventure - the Parisians have a way with fashion! 🇫🇷
You wouldn't believe the amount of gorgeous clothes! Think of the finest silk and satin in a myriad of delightful colours - a perfect shade of blush pink, darling! It was a true explosion of luxurious fashion - but a touch impractical, if I must be honest!
Just before Christmas last year, there was a buzz about a new ballet coming to the Palais Garnier! La Sylphide was its name, a hauntingly beautiful and ethereal story. Imagine, ballet was still a very new art form back then! Now, ballet has reached fever pitch in France! I’ve found my ticket to see it – what a wonderful day that will be! Can you believe I'll be able to experience Marie Taglioni in her graceful performance?! The famous dancer with a new style of dance – using her full body rather than just her legs!
You can tell La Sylphide was a HUGE hit, as it has inspired a whole new kind of ballet! This has meant the birth of a brand new kind of costume – something light and ethereal to create the image of the sylph. Can you guess what it is? It is none other than, our darling tutu! 🤩
I adore the graceful lines, the simple flow, and of course, the sheer elegance that a tutu brings to a dancer. These early tutus are nothing like the elaborate creations we know today, and they’re simply gorgeous.
I spotted a truly wonderful dress at one of Paris' grand boutiques, a very similar design to a stage costume: it was a gorgeous shade of pink - quite different from the blush shade I saw yesterday. A pale, soft pink – a shade that makes me think of ballet slippers and all those sugary pink treats I enjoyed during my trip. 🍥
My time in Paris really reminded me just how important fashion is to the world of ballet. After all, it’s all about the performance and how you move. So, imagine the elegance of the beautiful silk tutu, floating like a whisper, as Marie Taglioni performed with such lightness. She made the tutu look incredibly effortless! Just what is needed for ballet, I think.
If you think I look a bit like an extra out of one of those Parisian boutiques, I have no regrets! It's so lovely to see tutus gaining popularity. 🩰
Next time you're wearing your beautiful pink tutu, remember, the legacy of that iconic garment goes all the way back to the romantic age – the age of *La Sylphide, and, of course, Marie Taglioni, our lovely dance icon!*
Do tell me your thoughts! Have you ever seen La Sylphide, or any other ballet performance? And what do you think about the story of how the tutu came to be?
Remember to look out for the next post, the next Tuesday on www.pink-tutu.com. I’m currently trying to learn the art of pas de deux - any tips, my fellow tutu-wearing dancers? 😉
And don't forget, we’re celebrating everything pink and tutu this week, so don't forget to share your #TutuTuesday pics! 🥰
Until next week! ✨
Emma
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